bluvet79
06-06-2008, 06:29 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by txhawg
Here's my math:
I counted 41 users who have been active in the last 24 hours. There are many more members than that, but those have logged on in the last day.
I run several web sites as a hobby also. I have one for my family, and a couple of others. They don't generate near the amount of activity or traffic that this one does, but I can tell you it is very time consuming. Mike's not charging for his time, he just needs to recover the expenses he has paid out of his own pocket until now. Mike says he needs $15/month to keep the place going. $15 X 12 months = $180. If just those 41 users pony up $5 that's $205, more than enough to keep Mike busy making avatars disappear. I am sure he has quite a cache by now. Of course, he could just start selling all those cool avatars, but that's not the point.
5 bucks people! Only 5 dollars for a YEAR! If y'all can afford a computer and internet access, you can afford 5 bucks a year to enjoy a great place with great people. This really is one of the best forums, because there are not a lot of members talking about crap I don't care about, and there are no ads. I personally hate ads. They are everywhere.
I have already donated long before this crisis developed, so yes I put my money where my mouth (or keyboard) is. I hope you all do the same. Mike can use any leftover to buy us all a beer at Horn Lake (Whenever that is).
Break open the checkbook, paypal account, credit card or whatever, just do it. Everyone needs to donate at least 5 bucks. Let's keep the place open and ad-free.
Posted by me..
Well said txhawg. Mike and I talked earlier tonight and I was going to make a post very similar to the one you made.
That being said I will address all members of the site.
We are not asking for this site to make money, all we are looking for is the members that care to donate what is takes to keep the site running, 15 to 20bucks per month. All funds will be kept in an account for HDB and the totals will be made public for all members to see. Anything over and above the costs of site maintenance will be used for gatherings or other member related activities including helping members in need.
Members who donate will be listed in the donation box. If you wish to donate anonymously contact Mike or myself. There is a Donation button on the home page upper left corner that will accept paypal etc.
Please help keep our/your site clean and functional....
Originally Posted by txhawg
Here's my math:
I counted 41 users who have been active in the last 24 hours. There are many more members than that, but those have logged on in the last day.
I run several web sites as a hobby also. I have one for my family, and a couple of others. They don't generate near the amount of activity or traffic that this one does, but I can tell you it is very time consuming. Mike's not charging for his time, he just needs to recover the expenses he has paid out of his own pocket until now. Mike says he needs $15/month to keep the place going. $15 X 12 months = $180. If just those 41 users pony up $5 that's $205, more than enough to keep Mike busy making avatars disappear. I am sure he has quite a cache by now. Of course, he could just start selling all those cool avatars, but that's not the point.
5 bucks people! Only 5 dollars for a YEAR! If y'all can afford a computer and internet access, you can afford 5 bucks a year to enjoy a great place with great people. This really is one of the best forums, because there are not a lot of members talking about crap I don't care about, and there are no ads. I personally hate ads. They are everywhere.
I have already donated long before this crisis developed, so yes I put my money where my mouth (or keyboard) is. I hope you all do the same. Mike can use any leftover to buy us all a beer at Horn Lake (Whenever that is).
Break open the checkbook, paypal account, credit card or whatever, just do it. Everyone needs to donate at least 5 bucks. Let's keep the place open and ad-free.
Posted by me..
Well said txhawg. Mike and I talked earlier tonight and I was going to make a post very similar to the one you made.
That being said I will address all members of the site.
We are not asking for this site to make money, all we are looking for is the members that care to donate what is takes to keep the site running, 15 to 20bucks per month. All funds will be kept in an account for HDB and the totals will be made public for all members to see. Anything over and above the costs of site maintenance will be used for gatherings or other member related activities including helping members in need.
Members who donate will be listed in the donation box. If you wish to donate anonymously contact Mike or myself. There is a Donation button on the home page upper left corner that will accept paypal etc.
Please help keep our/your site clean and functional....